Ballers (2015)

TV-MA

Drama
Comedy

Legends don't die. They reinvent.

Overview

Looking at the lives of former and current football players, the show follows former superstar Spencer Strasmore as he gets his life on track in retirement while mentoring other current and former players through the daily grind of the business of football.

Stephen LevinsonCreator

StatusEnded

TypeScripted

Original LanguageEnglish

Network

Seasons

Season 1

2015 | 10 Episodes

Season 1 of Ballers premiered on June 21, 2015

Season 1 follows various past and present football players as they navigate life off the field. Leading the pack is Spencer, a retired superstar who is trying to find a foothold as a financial manager to current players. Within his inner circle are talented but volatile wide receiver Charles; a reluctantly retired lineman struggling to adjust to life after the game; and rookie sensation Vernon, who lands himself in hot financial water.

Season 2

2016 | 10 Episodes

Season 2 of Ballers premiered on July 17, 2016

In Season 2, things are more competitive and complicated than ever. Retired football star turned financial manager Spencer is forced to face demons from his past as he goes head-to-head with the biggest shark in the business, Andre Allen. Meanwhile, Spencer's closest friends and clients struggle to find their footing in a world where it's “go big” or go home.

Season 3

2017 | 10 Episodes

Season 3 of Ballers premiered on July 23, 2017

New City. Same Hustle. Back for their third season, Spencer Strassmore and the rest of the 'Ballers’ are ready to bring the heat beyond Miami.

Season 4

2018 | 9 Episodes

Season 4 of Ballers premiered on August 12, 2018

Spencer and Joe take their skills to Los Angeles as they look to expand their roster and horizons in the world of action sports.

Season 5

2019 | 8 Episodes

Season 5 of Ballers premiered on August 25, 2019

The final season finds Spencer settling into retirement and reflecting on his past, when an offer that's too good to refuse comes his way and sends him back into the lion's den, this time as a team owner. In the wake of his split with Spencer, an ambitious Joe gambles aggressively to make Sports X greater than ever with the help of his new partner, Lance.